Dell D520 specifications Specifications

Dell D520 specifications Back to Contents Dell D520 specifications Dell QuickSet Dell D520 specifications Securing Your Computer, Security Cable Lock, Passwords, Using a Primary/System Password Dell D520 specifications Computer Tracking Software, If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen, Using an Administrator Password Dell D520 specifications Back to Contents Dell D520 specifications System Setup Program, Overview, Viewing the System Setup Screens, Commonly Used Settings Dell D520 specifications Changing COM Ports, Enabling the Infrared Sensor, Performing a One-Time Boot Dell D520 specifications Dell D520 Reinstalling Software, What Is a Driver?, Identifying Drivers, Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Dell D520 Software and Hardware Incompatibilities, Using the Drivers and Utilities CD, Manually Reinstalling Drivers Dell D520 Restoring Your Operating System, Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore, Creating a Restore Point Dell D520 specifications Using the Operating System CD, Enabling System Restore, Before You Begin, Reinstalling Windows XP Dell D520 specifications Specifications Dell D520 specifications Communications, Video, Audio, Display Dell D520 specifications Keyboard, Touch Pad, Battery, AC Adapter Dell D520 specifications Physical, Environmental Dell specifications Dell Latitude D520 Users Guide Dell D520 Traveling With Your Computer, Identifying Your Computer, Packing the Computer, Travel Tips, Traveling by Air Dell D520 specifications Back to Contents Dell D520 specifications Troubleshooting, Dell Technical Update Service, When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell D520 specifications Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, Option Function Dell D520 specifications Drive Problems, Accessing the Dell Support Utility, Clicking the Dell Support Icon Dell D520 CD and DVD drive problems, If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound, Hard drive problems Dell D520 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems, Error Messages, Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows Dell D520 specifications CD drive controller failure Dell D520 specifications Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs Dell D520 specifications Ieee 1394 Device Problems, Keyboard Problems, External Keyboard problems Dell D520 Lockups and Software Problems, Unexpected characters, Computer does not start up, Computer stops responding Dell D520 specifications Memory Problems, Network Problems, Solid blue screen appears, Other software problems Dell D520 specifications PC Card or ExpressCard Problems, General, Mobile Broadband Network Dell D520 specifications Power Problems, Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer, Docking Power Considerations Dell D520 specifications Printer Problems, Scanner Problems, Docking While the Computer Is Running Dell D520 specifications Sound and Speaker Problems, Touch Pad or Mouse Problems, No sound from integrated speakers Dell D520 specifications Video and Display Problems, If the display is blank, If the display is difficult to read Dell D520 If only part of the display is readable, Adjust the Windows display settings, Connect an external monitor
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Dell™ Latitude™ D520 User's Guide

Processor

Processor type

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, Intel Core Duo

 

processor, Intel Core Solo processor, or Intel

 

Celeron® M processor

 

 

L1 cache

32 KB (internal)

 

 

L2 cache

up to 4 MB (on die), depending on your Intel Core

 

processor, and 1 MB for Celeron M processor

 

 

External bus frequency

533 or 667 MHz

 

 

 

 

System Information

 

 

 

System chipset

Intel 945GM or Intel 940GML

 

 

Data bus width

64 bits

 

 

DRAM bus width

64 bits

 

 

Processor address bus width

36 bits

 

 

 

 

PC Card

 

 

 

CardBus controller

O2Micro OZ711EZ1 (PC Cards and 34-mm

 

ExpressCards)

 

(support for USB ExpressCards through adapter in

 

CardBus slot)

PC Card connector

one (supports one Type I or Type II card and one 34-

 

mm ExpressCard with adapter)

 

NOTE: You must use an adapter with the 34-mm

 

ExpressCard before you insert the card into the PC

 

Card connector.

 

 

Cards supported

3.3 V and 5 V PC Cards

 

1.5 V ExpressCards (with adapter)

PC Card connector size

68 pins

 

 

Data width (maximum)

PCMCIA 16 bits

 

CardBus 32 bits

 

 

Memory

 

 

 

Memory module connector

two user-accessible SODIMM sockets

Memory module capacities

256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB

 

 

Memory type

533/667-MHz DDRII SDRAM

 

 

Minimum memory

256 MB

 

 

Maximum memory

up to 4 GB for 945GM chipset, and up to 2 GB for

 

940GML chipset

 

 

Ports and Connectors

 

 

 

Serial

9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible,

 

16-byte buffer connector

 

 

Video

15-hole connector

 

 

Audio

microphone miniconnector, stereo

 

headphones/speakers miniconnector

 

 

S-video TV-out

7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional adapter cable(s)

 

with S-video and composite video connectors)

 

 

USB

four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors

 

 

Infrared sensor

sensor compatible with IrDA Standard 1.1 (Fast IR)

 

and IrDA Standard 1.0 (Slow IR)

 

 

Modem

RJ-11 support

 

 

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell Latitude D520 Users GuideDevice status lights About Your ComputerFront View Keyboard status lights Left View Audio connectorsBack View USB connectorsRight View Network connector RJ-45 Modem connector RJ-11Video TV-out connector Serial connectorBottom View Back to Contents Appendix Cleaning Your ComputerFCC Class B Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notice U.S. Only Battery Performance Using a BatteryChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterPower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerCharging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsHibernate Mode Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand byStoring a Battery Replacing the BatteryInstalling a PC Card or ExpressCard Using CardsCard Types Card BlanksExpressCard Removing a Card or BlankAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateSwapping Primary and Secondary Displays Click Settings in the Display Properties windowFind It Here Finding InformationSelect Drivers & Downloads and click Go GuidesDell Support Website support.dell.com Windows Help and Support Center Glossary Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage Page NIC See network adapter Page System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolutionBack to Contents Getting Help Online ServicesObtaining Assistance Ftp.dell.comAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Support ServiceBefore You Call Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Antigua and BarbudaAruba Argentina Buenos AiresAustralia Sydney 0011Ontario Canada North York011 Cayman IslandsDominica Denmark CopenhagenDominican Republic EcuadorGuatemala GrenadaGuyana Hong KongWebsite support.jp.dell.com JamaicaJapan Kawasaki Korea SeoulMontserrat MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands AmsterdamSt. Lucia St. Kitts and NevisSt. Vincent GrenadinesTaiwan Switzerland Geneva002 Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandVenezuela A. Austin, Texas BusinessVirgin Islands Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Touch Pad Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsMouse Properties window Customizing the Touch PadPlaying a CD or DVD Using MultimediaAdjusting the Volume How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Copying CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceHelpful Tips Composite Video and Standard Audio Video and Standard AudioSetting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Click Device Settings Click the DVD Audio Setting iconPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanSetting Up a New Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Start Button and Connect To OptionUnder Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WwanEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Internet Connection Firewall Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerHard Drive Removing the Device Security Screw Media BayReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Hinge Cover Removing and Installing Media Bay DevicesKeyboard Memory Page Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards Wireless CardsCoin-Cell Battery Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyBack to Contents Dell QuickSet Using a Primary/System Password PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockUsing a Hard Drive Password Using an Administrator PasswordComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenBack to Contents Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used SettingsChanging COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootEnabling the Infrared Sensor Locate Fast IR under Onboard DevicesPage What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CDSoftware and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Start→ Help and SupportCreating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemEnabling System Restore Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Before You BeginSpecifications Video CommunicationsAudio DisplayKeyboard BatteryTouch Pad AC AdapterEnvironmental PhysicalDell Latitude D520 Users Guide Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel TipsBack to Contents Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuAccessing the Dell Support Utility Drive ProblemsDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support IconHard drive problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsError Messages CD drive controller failure Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems If you have problems with an Ieee 1394 deviceUnexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsGeneral PC Card or ExpressCard ProblemsMobile Broadband Network Restart the computer and log on to the network againDocking Power Considerations Power ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsAC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked Docking While the Computer Is RunningTouch Pad or Mouse Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakersCheck the touch pad settings Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable Adjust the Windows display settingsClick Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes Connect an external monitor
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